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Further information

We are looking for an enthusiastic worker to work within the Placement Service which is an integral part of South Tyneside Fostering Service.Duties include:

• Acting as a single point of access for the above service, • Facilitating and managing all referrals for both planned and emergency situations.• Liaising with social workers, residential staff, foster carers and Independent & Voluntary Agencies. • Collating data as required and providing up to date statistical information on a monthly and annual basis.• Managing payments systems for foster carers• Facilitating weekly allocation meetings

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kelly Vasvary, Fostering Team Manager on (0191) 4244187.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks and completion of a disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).